We’re pretty much enscosed now. Gordon is here, we’re doing the final arrangements in the apartment, and we’re getting into the swing of things, just in time for the holiday season. First up, Thanksgiving. It’s obviously not a regular UAE thing, but there are enough Americans and other Westerners wanting to celebrate something, anything, that… Continue reading It’s The Holiday Season
Year: 2014
We’re In
Cassie and I moved into our new apartment in Abu Dhabi on Friday, bringing to an end a far-too-long period of living out of suitcases in hotel rooms. Our new place, on the 15th floor of the Capital Plaza building, has a view of the Arabian Gulf, two bedrooms, four bathrooms (yes) and tiled floors… Continue reading We’re In
I’m Definitely Going To Need New Shades
So yes, this impending move to basically a swamp by a desert is going to mean some changes in the wardrobe. Apparently the business dress is very formal, so I will have to get used to wearing a suit and tie again. I used to do this as a matter of course, but hanging around… Continue reading I’m Definitely Going To Need New Shades
A Festival-Goer Through The Years
My good friend Dr James Kneale gets around. He likes avoiding getting muddy at traditional British muso events like Glastonbury when it was still a little bit cool. But what you may not know is that he always knew where the party was. (Side note: ) Yes, even in the face of mid-period Thatcherite police… Continue reading A Festival-Goer Through The Years
What? Where Next Now? – The New Plan
Who Cassie and I. And Gordon later on. What Moving from the Bay Area to another country. When Probably mid-to-late September 2014. We’re moving out of our apartment first, into the glory that is the Hyatt House, Emeryville. Where United Arab Emirates. My office will be in Abu Dhabi, but we are considering living in… Continue reading What? Where Next Now? – The New Plan
Inky Success
For reasons that will become clear in good time, I’ve been inspired to fix and sort out all sorts of little projects that have been hanging over me. This is partly procrastination for the more important tasks, but hey, I’m getting stuff done. I like fountain pens. We’re not talking Mont Blanc Meisterstucks here, just… Continue reading Inky Success
Just Dropped Something
:dogwalker: Gordon enjoyed hiking with the black dog group today. Now he’s barking at your upstairs neighbours who just dropped something. We went to Diamond Canyon where Gordon was a very good boy 🙂
Hot In All His Fluff?
:dogwalker: Normally Gordon is out in front of the group, trumpeting his way down the trail. Today though he stayed in the back, not sure why though… Maybe he was hot in all his fluff? We hiked in Leona, Gordon was a good boy.
I Wear Gloves
:dogwalker: Gordon got to bark at 2 Shepherds today! So exciting. We hiked in Chabot, Gordon let me chase him playfully a bit, which is always fun. I wear gloves for this game…
Extra Cute
:dogwalker: Gordon has been extra cute today. Not because of anything he did, just in general. We hiked in Diamond Canyon, which was cool and shady, and a little creeky.